Hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled oats market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled oats expanded from 67.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 74.0 thousand tons in 2020. This growth coincided with a rise in producer prices and was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased consumer focus on healthy and functional foods.

Market volume experienced a slight decline to 72.4 thousand tons in 2021 and a more pronounced contraction to 65.8 thousand tons in 2022, primarily due to the disruptive effect of Western sanctions on trade and supply chains. A vigorous recovery followed, with volume surging to 84.4 thousand tons in 2023 and reaching 93.3 thousand tons in 2024, driven by sustained consumer demand linked to healthy lifestyle trends.

Production hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled oats in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two consecutive years of growth, Russia's production of hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled oats declined. In 2021, production stood at 74.5 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.4% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 77.9 thousand tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled oats from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest exports were recorded in 2018, while the highest came in 2019, creating a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Russia exported 2,483 tonnes of hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled oats, representing a 33.6% decrease from the previous year. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 3,864 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase at 82.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belarus, and Ukraine remained the primary destinations for Russia's oat exports in volume terms. China accounted for 43.6% of exports, Belarus for 16.7%, and Ukraine for 12.3%. Together, these three markets represented 72.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values displayed an unstable pattern throughout the period. The lowest point occurred in 2018, while exports peaked in 2020, showing a 4.2-fold variation between these years. In 2021, the value of Russia's oat exports amounted to 1,072 thousand US dollars, a 27.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 1,478 thousand US dollars, and the largest annual increase happened in 2019 at 263.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, three key markets—China, Ukraine, and Mongolia—collectively accounted for 69.4% of Russia's total oat export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled oats to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced notable fluctuations. The minimum was recorded in 2019 at 353 tonnes, while the maximum occurred in 2018, resulting in a 15-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Russia imported 815 tonnes of hulled, pearled, sliced, or kibbled oats, a 37.5% increase from the previous year. The largest annual decline took place in 2019 at 93.5%, while the largest increase happened in 2020 at 67.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus dominated Russia's oat imports in volume terms, accounting for 93.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed considerable volatility. The low point was in 2019 at 206 thousand US dollars, while the high was in 2018, with a 7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, the value of Russia's oat imports totaled 304 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.6% increase from the prior year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 85.6%, and the largest increase was in 2020 at 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During 2018-2021, Belarus was the dominant player in Russia's oat import value structure, absorbing 79.3% of total flows, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021